The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, see an openair showing at Skyline Cinema, get tickets to 'Looking for Alibrandi' at HOTA or head to The Calile for a special, one-night-only hospitality collab.
On the hunt for the best things to do in Brisbane this week — and weekend? Luckily, Brisbane is a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city, and has heaps of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week.
Sure, use the start of the week for Netflix binges. Then get out there and sink your teeth into the city. We've got you covered with the best things to do in Brisbane this week, no matter the weather, your budget or how many mates you're hanging out with (or if you're riding solo). So, read on and start planning your next few days or so right now.
Image: Samantha Sunrise.
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'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe
Sat, 7 Jun 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
The force is strong with Australia's first-ever 'Star Wars' cafe, which is serving up blue milk at Melbourne Museum.
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The Wellness Weekend at The Westin Brisbane
Fri, 20 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun 2025
The Westin Brisbane, Brisbane City
Spend two days reconnecting with your mind and body, as this hotel-bound escape features leading wellness experts alongside top-notch dining.
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Mexican Fiesta at The Belvedere in Redcliffe
Tue, 3 Jun - Sat, 28 Jun 2025
The Belvedere, Woody Point
Day trip to Woody Point anytime in June for free tacos, bottomless sessions, tequila masterclasses, mariachi bands and more.
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Rooftop Harvest: Cantina OK! at The Calile
Tue, 17 Jun, 2025
The Calile Hotel Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
One of Australia's best hotels is welcoming one of Australia's best bars for a special one-night-only collaboration.
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$8 Movie Tickets After 8pm at Dendy Portside
Thu, 29 May - Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Dendy Portside, Hamilton
Head to this Hamilton cinema to see the newest flicks for cheap, with $8 off-peak tickets available every night of the week.
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Skyline Cinema
Wed, 2 Apr, 2025
Queen's Wharf Brisbane, Brisbane City
This openair cinema on Queen's Wharf's Leisure Deck is Brisbane's latest spot to watch a movie under the stars.
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Looking for Alibrandi — HOTA, Home of the Arts and Brink Productions
Thu, 19 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun 2025
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise
Melina Marchetta's beloved 1992 book has already been adapted into a movie — and now a stage version is heading to southeast Queensland.
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French Impressionism
Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 5 Oct 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
After its 2021 season was cut short due to the pandemic, this stunning exhibition is returning to NGV International with 100-plus iconic paintings.
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Spanish Film Festival
Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 2 Jul 2025
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations
Brisbane's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies is back for 2025 with a 30-film lineup.
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Whisky Live Brisbane
Fri, 20 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun 2025
W Brisbane, Brisbane City
Your $155 ticket to this whisky-sampling event includes tastings from distilleries around the world, bites to eat and classes to up your spirits knowledge.
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West End Solstice Market
Fri, 20 Jun, 2025
Davies Park, West End
The longest night of the year is on its way — and you can celebrate with 150-plus stalls, pop-up bars, glühwein, bonfires, live music and cocktails.
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Milton by Moonlight
Sat, 21 Jun, 2025
Milton Markets, Milton
Milton's weekly market is hosting a moonlit Saturday-night session in mid-June to embrace winter, complete with 140-plus stalls, bonfires and glühwein.
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Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
Fri, 30 May - Sun, 29 Jun 2025
Various locations throughout the Scenic Rim region,
This annual month-long festival showcases the best food and drink that the Scenic Rim region has to offer, with 100-plus events on 2025's lineup.
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Dine BNE City
Fri, 30 May - Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
This month-long food and drink festival is filling the Brisbane CBD with culinary specials and events all throughout June.
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Winter Chalet at Customs House
Tue, 13 May - Sun, 31 Aug 2025
Customs House Brisbane, Brisbane
Spend winter sipping champagne while eating Moreton Bay bug croissants and baked whole brie in igloos by the river.
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Open Season
Sun, 25 May - Wed, 30 Jul 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
This jam-packed lineup of tunes is back for 2025 with 30-plus live gigs at six venues around Brisbane from May–July.
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Writers Revealed: Treasures From the British Library and National Portrait Gallery, London
Sat, 12 Apr - Sun, 3 Aug 2025
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise
This world-first exhibition pairs author portraits with rare manuscripts, showcasing the work of Jane Austen, Shakespeare and Tolkien and more.
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Adults-Only Mini-Golf Night
Sat, 11 Jan, 2025
The Jungle Adventure Play, Tingalpa
Tingalpa's 16-hole jungle-themed mini golf course with a cocktail bar throws weekly boozy parties just for adults.
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Bluey's World
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 - Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
This immersive Brisbane experience lets you step inside the Heeler home for real life.
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Bottomless Gin Brunches at Covent Garden
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Covent Garden, West End
Sip gin cocktails, sangria and Pimm's cups over a shareboard brunch in West End every Sunday.
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Discovering Ancient Egypt
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane
This huge ancient Egypt exhibition featuring 200-plus objects is giving Queensland Museum Kurilpa a big blast from the fascinating past.